Where should an AI agent's permissions actually be enforced?
Arc_bong · reddit · 2026-08-22
With AI agents accessing tools like GitHub, Slack, and databases, enforcing permissions—such as allowing PR creation but blocking main branch merges—becomes complex. The post explores architectural trade-offs between enforcing rules at the runtime, policy layer, or API gateway, considering factors like latency, bypass difficulty, and multi-framework interoperability. It cites examples from platforms like Lyzr and TrueFoundry and seeks insights into real-world production strategies for agent authorization.
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